2016 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER Owner handbook (in English)

GROUP 1
Children from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight
can be carried facing forwards if the
child restraint system is fitted with
a front cushion, through which the
vehicle's seat belt restrains both child
and seat fig. 160.
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GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the
vehicle's seat belts directly fig. 161.
The child restraint system is now
needed only to position the child
correctly with respect to the belts so
that the diagonal section crosses the
child's chest and never the neck, and
the lower part is snug on the pelvis not
the abdomen.
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GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg to 36 kg in
weight the size of the child's chest no
longer requires a support to space
the child's back from the backrest.
The fig. 162 shows the correct child
positioning on the rear seat.
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Children over 1.50 m in height can wear
seat belts like adults.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR THE USE OF CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS
The vehicle complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child restraint
systems on the seats of a vehicle as shown in the following table (the table refers to the Van, Combi and Panorama versions):
Group Weight range CAB 1st and 2nd REAR SEATS ROW
Single or two-
seaterseat (1 or 2
passengers)Rear left side
passengerRear right side
passengerCentral passenger
Group 0, 0+ Up to 13 kgUUUU
Group 1 9–18 kgUUUU
Group 2 15–25 kgUUUU
Group 3 22–36 kgUUUU
U suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Standard ECE-R44 for the specified "Groups".
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Below is a summary of
the main safety rules to
be followed when
carrying children
❒The recommended position for
installing child restraint systems is on
the rear seat, as it is the most
protected area in the event of an
impact.
❒If the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated always check the
dedicated LED on button
on the
instrument panel to make sure that it
has actually been deactivated.
❒Carefully follow the instructions that
come with the child restraint system,
which the manufacturer must supply.
Keep the instructions in the vehicle
along with the other papers and this
handbook. Do not use second-hand
child restraint systems without
instructions.
❒Always check that the seat belt is
well fastened by pulling on it.❒Only one child is to be strapped into
each restraint system; never carry
two children using one child restraint
system.
❒Always check that the seat belts do
not restrain the child's throat.
❒While travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or unfasten the belts.
❒Never carry children on your lap,
even newborns. No-one can restrain
a child in the event of an accident.
❒In the event of an accident, replace
the child restraint system with a
new one.
WARNING
113)
Do not place a rearward facing
cradle seat on the front seat if the
passenger side airbag is enabled.
Deployment of the airbag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries
to the child regardless of the
severity of the impact. It is
advisable to always carry children
in a child restraint system on the
rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of
a collision. If you need to carry
a child on the front passenger
seat in a rearward facing cradle
seat, the passenger side airbags
(front and side bags for chest/
pelvis protection, for
versions/markets, where
provided) must be deactivated
using the setup menu. It is
important to check the dedicated
LED on button
on the
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instrument panel to make sure
that they are actually deactivated.
The passenger seat must also be
positioned back as far as possible
in order to avoid the child
restraint system from coming into
contact with the dashboard.
114) The figures are indicative and
for assembly purposes only. Fit
the child restraint system
according to the instructions,
which must be included.
115) Some child restraint systems
for weight group 0 and 1 have a
rear attachment to the car seat
belts and its own seat belts for
securing the child. Due to their
weight, they may be dangerous if
incorrectly mounted (e.g. if
fastened to the vehicle seat belts
placing a cushion in between).
Follow the assembly instructions
carefully.SETUP FOR
“UNIVERSAL
ISOFIX” CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Provision has been made on the vehicle
to fit Universal Isofix child restraint
systems, a new European standardised
system for carrying children safely.
An example of a child restraint system
is shown in fig. 163.Due to its different attachment system,
the child restraint system must be
secured using the special lower metal
rings A fig. 164, positioned between
rear backrest and cushion. The upper
belt (provided with the child restraint
system) must be then secured to ring B
fig. 165 located in the lower part of
the seat. It is possible to have a mixed
assembly of traditional child restraint
systems and Universal Isofix ones.
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Remember that in case of Universal
Isofix child restraint systems, you can
use all those approved with the marking
ECE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE FOR USING UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
The table below shows the different installation possibilities for Universal Isofix child restraint systems on the seats fitted with
Isofix attachments, in accordance with European regulation ECE 16.
Weight groupChild restraint
system positionIsofix size classRear side Isofix
position, 1st row
(PANORAMA)Rear side Isofix position,
1st row (COMBI)
Portable cradleRear
facing FXX
Rear facing GXX
Group 0 (up to 10 kg) Rear facing EIL IL
Group 0+ (up to 13
kg)Rear facing EIL IL
Rear facing DIL IL
Rear facing CIL IL
Group I (from 9 to 18
kg)Rear facing DIL IL
Rear facing CIL IL
Forward facing BIUF IUF
Forward facing B1IUF IUF
Forward facing AIUF IUF
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this group of weight and/or size class.
IL: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems of the "Specific for the vehicle", "Restricted", or "Semiuniversal" categories, approved for this type of vehicle.
IUF: suitable for forward facing Isofix child restraint systems in the Universal category and type-approved for the use in the weight group.
IMPORTANT The bench seat and the Crew Cab Van version 4-seater seat are not suitable for positioning a child restraint
system.
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY FIAT PROFESSIONAL FOR
YOUR NEW DUCATO
Lineaccessori Fiat includes a complete range of child restraint systems to be fixed using the seat belt with three anchorage
points or the Isofix anchorages.
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Weight group Child restraint systemType of child restraint
systemChild restraint system installation
Group 0+ – from 0
to13 kg
Baby One child restraint
system
Type-approval number:
E2404040076
Fiat order code: 71806549It must be fitted rear facing using the
vehicle seat belts only.
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Weight group Child restraint systemType of child restraint
systemChild restraint system installation
Group1–from9up
to 18 kg
G0/1 child restraint
system
Type-approval number: E4
04443718
Fiat order code: 71805991
It can be fitted forward facing/rear facing
using only the vehicle seat belts or the
Isofix anchorages.
Fiat Professional recommends fitting it
using the rear facing Isofix platform (RWF
type "I" - to be purchased separately) or the
forward facing Isofix platform (FWF type
"G" - to be purchased separately), the rigid
head restraint (to be purchased separately)
and the Isofix anchorages.
It must be fitted on the rear outer seats. ++
Isofix RWF type "I"
platform for G0/1
Fiat order code: 71806309
or
Isofix FWF type "G"
platform for G0/1
Fiat order code: 71806308
++
Rigid head restraint
Fiat order code: 71806648
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